I'm Not a Vampire
| "I'm Not a Vampire" | ||||
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| Single by Falling in Reverse | ||||
| from the album The Drug in Me Is You | ||||
| Released | October 24, 2011 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
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| Producer(s) | Michael Baskette | |||
| Falling in Reverse singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "I'm Not a Vampire" on YouTube | ||||
"I'm Not a Vampire" is the third single from the debut album, The Drug in Me Is You, of the band Falling in Reverse. Like other songs on the album, Ronnie Radke wrote the song while incarcerated for parole violation, before the formation of Falling in Reverse.[1][2]
Music video
The music video was released on October 24, 2011 and parodied Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, with Ronnie Radke checking himself into the fictionalized rehab while performing the song.[3] Some of the figures parodied in the video included socialite and heiress Paris Hilton, drummer Tommy Lee, and fictional supernatural serial killer Jason Voorhees. Additionally, internet personality Jeffree Star appeared as an extra, sporting pink hair and large hoop earrings, visible at the 2:25 mark of the video.[4]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Freakin' Awesome Network |   [5] |
| Loudwire |   [6] |
About "I'm Not a Vampire", Loudwire said "On the track, frontman Ronnie Radke belts out an appealing chorus that will burrow in your head and linger there as he sings, 'I'm insane / Well, I can feel it in my bones / Coursing through my veins / When did I become so cold? / For goodness sake / Where is my self-control? / If home is where my heart is / Then my heart has lost all hope.' The song is complete with heavy guitar riffs and a serious guitar solo, plus soaring synthesizers along with crushingly upbeat drum patterns. Radke's hasty deliverance of witty lyrics makes this song a treat, as well [...] One of the best and humorous parts of the song is when Radke cleverly sings 'Hi, my name is Ronnie / I'm an addict / Daddy should’ve never raised me on Black Sabbath.'"
Personnel
Falling in Reverse
- Ronnie Radke – lead vocals
- Jacky Vincent – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Derek Jones – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Nason Schoeffler – bass, backing vocals (uncredited performance)
- Scott Gee – drums, percussion, backing vocals (uncredited performance)
- Mika Horiuchi – bass, backing vocals (only appears in credits and music video)
- Ryan Seaman – drums, percussion, backing vocals (only appears in credits and music video)
Additional personnel
- Michael 'Elvis' Baskette – executive producer, recording, mixing, mastering, programming, additional writing, keyboards, strings, additional vocals
- David Holdredge – mixing, programming, engineering, additional writing, keyboards, strings, additional vocals
- Trace Cyrus – guitars, additional vocals, keys, percussion
- Jeff Moll – additional vocals
- Kevin Thomas – assistant engineer
Revamped personnel
Falling in Reverse
- Ronnie Radke – lead vocals, producer, programming
Additional personnel
- Tyler Smyth – executive producer, recording, mastering, programming, engineered
- Tony Maserati – mixing
- Sean Rooney – composition
- Russell Jackson – additional vocals producer
- Michael "Elvis" Baskette – additional writing
- Dave Holdredge – additional writing
Additional musicians
- Sean Rooney – piano
- Chase Matthews – choir vocals
- Christopher Aaron – choir vocals
- Donna Taylor – choir vocals
- George Steeves – choir vocals
- Jackie Simley – choir vocals
- Jacob Lusk – choir vocals
- Kelly Jones – choir vocals
- Kym Foley – choir vocals
- Leah Williams – choir vocals
- Marcellina Hawthorne – choir vocals
- Mike Sandberg – choir vocals
- Mikel Cole – choir vocals
- Neeyah Lynn Rose – choir vocals
- Phillip Hunter – choir vocals
- Russell Jackson – choir vocals
- Sire James – choir vocals
- Terry Marcheta Nicholson – choir vocals
- Ronee Martin – choir vocals
- Vickie Dove – choir vocals
- Zuri – choir vocals
Revamped version
In February 2021 a new, revamped version accompanied by a cinematic music video Directed by Jensen Noen featuring Ronnie Radke as a vampire and Saraya Bevis (WWE's Paige) was released featuring a full orchestra, choir and piano, at the end of the music video features a tribute to guitarist Derek Jones.[7] The new arrangement was composed by Irish composer Sean Rooney (The drug in me is reimagined). A full live chorus and various instruments were recorded in studio to further enhance the epic feel of the song. The track was produced by Tyler Smyth.[8]
Awards
| Year | Award | Result | Place | Ref |
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| 2011 | Loudwire Magazine's Cagematch Hall of Fame Award | Won | —
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| Revolver Magazine's The 10 Best Music Videos of 2011 | Won | 9th
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Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | June 25, 2011 | Epitaph | Digital | [11] |
| United Kingdom | [12] |
References
- ^ Songfacts. "I'm Not a Vampire by Falling in Reverse - Songfacts". www.songfacts.com. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
- ^ Baltin, Steve (2012-04-05). "Falling in Reverse Frontman Goes from Jail to Warped Main Stage". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
- ^ http://www.revolvermag.com/news/falling-in-reverse-release-trailer-for-im-not-a-vampire.html
- ^ "MusicVideo Review: Falling in Reverse - I'm Not a Vampire". Freakin' Awesome Network. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
- ^ http://www.freakinawesomenetwork.net/2011/11/falling-in-reverse-im-not-a-vampire/
- ^ http://loudwire.com/falling-in-reverse-im-not-a-vampire-song-review/
- ^ "Falling In Reverse Release Revamped Version Of 'I'm Not A Vampire' With Cinematic Music Video". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Falling in Reverse — I'm Not a Vampire (Revamped)". Genius. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Falling in Reverse Enter Loudwire Cage Match Hall of Fame". Loudwire.
- ^ "The Best Music Videos of 2011". revolvermag.com.
- ^ "I'm Not A Vampire on Amazon.com". www.amazon.com. 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ "I'm Not A Vampire on Amazon.co.uk". Amazon.co.uk. 2011. Retrieved 21 July 2013.